View in browser UK drops in European child mortality rankings The UK met the Global Goals target for child mortality rates in the 1960s but has dropped in European infant mortality rankings between 1990 and 2015, showing that while the UK has made progress, there is still much further to go.    Read about how our rates and rankings have changed over time and how we compare to other countries when it comes to the Global Goals for Sustainable Development. Read our latest article How much does it cost to rent a property in any given local area?  ONS is experimenting by tapping into linked and open data to establish average monthly rent prices for small areas. In our latest blogpost, Nigel Henretty explains how web data affords a desirable view of local rents. Our digital team regularly write about our approach and progress to the website and social media. Visit our Digital Blog National Statistical is our corporate blog. It's the place to find insight into the role data plays in the decisions affecting our lives, the changes we are making to take advantage of it and the ways we keep it secure.  Visit our Corporate Blog Looking for local statistics? A handy guide to let you know where to find local statistics. Census Discover how our census statistics help paint a picture of the nation and how we live. Visual.ONS Visual.ONS is a website exploring new approaches to making ONS statistics accessible and relevant to a wide public audience. Email sent by Office for National Statistics

 

 

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ONS releases - Birth characteristics in England and Wales: 2016

View in browser People, population and community Birth characteristics in England and Wales: 2016 There were 696,271 live births in England and Wales in 2016, of which 49% were girls and 51% were boys. The percentage of women giving birth at home was 2.1% in 2016, a small decrease compared with 2012 to 2015 when it was 2.3%. 10,951 mothers had a multiple birth in 2016; 10,786 women had twins, 160 had triplets and 5 had quads and above (multiple births include stillbirths). Our digital team regularly write about our approach and progress to the website and social media. Visit our Digital Blog National Statistical is our corporate blog. It's the place to find insight into the role data plays in the decisions affecting our lives, the changes we are making to take advantage of it and the ways we keep it secure.  Visit our Corporate Blog Looking for local statistics? A handy guide to let you know where to find local statistics. Census Discover how our census statistics help paint a picture of the nation and how we live. Visual.ONS Visual.ONS is a website exploring new approaches to making ONS statistics accessible and relevant to a wide public audience. Email sent by Office for National Statistics

 

 

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How Moscow lost Riyadh in 1938 Russian-Saudi relations could be very different today, if Stalin hadn't killed the Soviet ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Read Story

Silwan demolitions: 'They're destroying Jerusalem' All 100 residential buildings in Silwan's al-Bustan neighbourhood face demolition to make way for 'King David's Garden'.

Hamas and Fatah: How are the two groups different? Despite the differences between the two Palestinian parties, they have managed to reach a deal to end their divide.

A brief dictionary to help understand the US far right Al Jazeera breaks down some of the most important phrases, terms and numerology that are used by the far right online.

Pakistan's angel of death Sabir Masih has executed hundreds of men, continuing a family profession that dates back generations. Read Story

Transforming the garden state into the pipeline state New Jersey Governor Chris Christie wants to run a pipeline through America's oldest natural reserve, the Pinelands.

World reacts to 'sickening' Mogadishu bomb attack The devastating bombing, described as the deadliest single attack in Somalia's history, has been universally condemned.

Why is Qatar's emir visiting Malaysia? Malaysia has become a strategic trading partner for Qatar as the Gulf country moves ahead with World Cup projects.

Reclaiming Mosul's vibrant culture after ISIL After three years of strict ISIL rule, Mosul residents are working to revive the city's cultural traditions.

Let's talk about Trump's tax plan Trump's plan is advertised - mostly by Trump - as great for the middle class. Nothing could be further from the truth.

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